Japanese public company Metaplanet has reinforced its cryptocurrency investment strategy by acquiring an additional 319 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $27.09 million, according to reports released on April 14, 2025. This bold move further demonstrates the firm’s ongoing commitment to diversifying its treasury reserves through digital assets.
The acquisition was confirmed by Metaplanet’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, highlighting that the purchase is a core part of its long-term treasury diversification plan. This strategic move positions the company among a new wave of corporates in Asia seeking to adopt Bitcoin as a hedge against fiat currency devaluation and economic uncertainty.
Following this purchase, Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings now amount to 4,525 BTC. The company has financed its Bitcoin Treasury Operations by issuing share acquisition rights and convertible bonds, combining traditional capital market instruments with crypto-focused asset allocation.
The recent purchase was made at an average price of around $82,549 per coin, with a total expenditure of roughly $26.3 million. This comes amid a backdrop of Bitcoin's annualized return reaching 108.3% in Q1 2025, which has significantly outperformed traditional asset classes, prompting further corporate interest.
This acquisition follows several aggressive moves made by Metaplanet earlier in the year. On February 18, 2025, the company acquired 269 BTC for approximately $26 million. In early April, it added another 696 BTC worth $58.5 million, and shortly after, 160 BTC for $13.3 million—demonstrating a consistent and calculated pattern of Bitcoin accumulation.
To finance these initiatives, Metaplanet executed one of the largest equity fundraising rounds in Asia in January 2025, securing 116 billion yen (approximately $745 million) through share and warrant issuance. This landmark event provided the firm with deep liquidity and positioned it to pursue long-term Bitcoin accumulation aggressively.
Metaplanet’s long-term vision includes the goal of holding 21,000 BTC by the end of 2026, signaling its ambition to become a major institutional player in Bitcoin—akin to MicroStrategy’s role in the U.S. market. Since November 2024, the company’s stock has surged by more than 250%, driven by market enthusiasm over its bold crypto strategy.
Investor response has been broadly positive. Despite Bitcoin’s continued volatility, Metaplanet's stock has shown upward momentum, with average daily trading volumes surging and technical indicators signaling bullish sentiment. Nonetheless, some analysts remain cautious due to potential regulatory headwinds in crypto markets.
With a 3,000% increase in market cap since launching its “Asian Strategy” in April 2024, Metaplanet has positioned itself as a pioneer among Asian corporates in the digital asset space. Its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy not only boosts its financial resilience but also sets a precedent for other regional companies exploring blockchain-based treasury diversification.